Possum Kingdom State Park

Things to Do

With more than 300 miles of shoreline, clear blue water, and many scenic coves; visitors can swim, boat, fish, ski, scuba dive, and snorkel. The park also offers camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, nature study, and air-conditioned cabins.

Equipment Rentals

P.K.S.P. Store and Marina ((940) 549-5612) rents canoes and rowboats, as well as wakeboards, kneeboards, skis and tubes. They also offer a wide variety of supplies, convenience items, water/fishing supplies, and slip rentals.

Get more information on the Civilian Conservation Corps, which helped develop this park and numerous others over 70 years ago, by visiting our CCC page that includes the interactive online exhibits and education resource, “The Look of Nature: Designing Texas State Parks During the Great Depression” and “A New Deal for Texas Parks."

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Climate

January average low is 34 degrees. July average high is 94 degrees. Wettest month is April, with low humidity year-round. First freeze occurs early November. Last freeze occurs mid-March.
Drinking water at Possum Kingdom State Park is non-potable due to a high salt content. Visitors must bring their own water for consumption. Non-potable water is available at campsites, restrooms and showers.